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VGW(HU.772.087
4 Jun 1772:21, 22 (1088)
A Narrative of the late Revolution in Copenhagen, . . .
According to the most authentick accounts of this affair, we
find that the Queen Dowager has long projected a design, by
force or fraud, to destroy the present King of Denmark, and
advance her own son to the throne; . . . [13 paragraphs on
intrigues at the Danish Court]
The fatal evening being come, the King, who was in
remarkable high spirits, had fatigued himself with dancing,
demanded to drink, which having done, he became immediately
very much inclined to sleep, and presently withdrew, as did
the Queen soon after; . . . [5 paragraphs]
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